Hot Water for Handwashing—Where is the Proof?

@article{Laestadius2005HotWF,
  title={Hot Water for Handwashing—Where is the Proof?},
  author={J. G. Laestadius and L. Dimberg},
  journal={Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine},
  year={2005},
  volume={47},
  pages={434-435}
}
To the Editor:The Joint Bank/Fund Health Services Department (HSD) in Washington, DC, was recently contacted with several requests regarding water temperature in the Bank’s restrooms. Because of the approaching cold/flu season, the staff was concerned that lukewarm water did not provide efficient ha 
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